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Backstage Preparation before Pre-judging
 
Visualize the day’s events, posing, relaxation techniques, etc.

Practice posing routine.
Have last coat of tanning agent applied before arrival.
Frequently inquire of time remaining until stage presentation.
Apply oil lightly; ask help for your back; always double check.
Protect yourself from cold air or drafts; use a robe if needed.
 
Pumping up
  Pump up the last several minutes.
  Take your time between exercises
  Pump up with weights, towel, and/or tubing exercises.
  Avoid over pumping,, 2 to 3 Set per body part.
  Avoid pumping quads and abs, unless extremely lean, Just Flex.
  Limit Biceps pump, To maintain biceps peak.
  Incorporate floor exercises if desired
  Limit pump up exercises - 2 to 4 exercises in circuit fashion